Weekend Links: Chocolate Tools, See-Through WoodHot

With nails it is not just about selecting the right size, but nail shape is also very important. The fact is that really old nails hold better than new ones because square shaped nails provide more contact with the wood fibers. In this article Chris Schwarz talks about nail types and their application.

3D printers are the tools of the future. They are becoming more affordable and the quality of prints has taken great leaps. The technology is now so advanced that Vienna University of Technology is able to make detailed printings at 1/1000 the width of a human hair.

Nobody wants rusty tools, but the photo above is neither rusty nor tools. What you see is actually chocolate that has been crafted into the shape of tools. Tools so good you can eat them. Check out the details on the bolt.

Video: A Plane So Sharp It Makes Translucent Wood Shavings (Below)

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December 02, 2012
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The Japanese plane

Leave it to the Japanese to inspire art in every human activity. A finely tuned tool makes even the most tedious tasks pleasant.